Banks raise concerns over benefit debt recovery powers
The biggest group representing UK banks says the measures could conflict with customer protections....
Category : Politics
UK warns Putin after Russian spy ship seen near British waters
John Healey says the vessel is used to gather intelligence and map the UK’s underwater infrastrcuture....
Closing bars could risk MPs’ safety, says minister
Commons leader Lucy Powell says she is open to debate about bars in Parliament but they serve a purpose....
Schools bill is an act of vandalism, says Kemi Badenoch
The Tory leader accuses PM of “vandalism” but Sir Keir says the Schools Bill will protect vulnerable children....
Benefit cheats could be stripped of driving licences
A proposed new law will also give ministers greater powers to request bank account information....
UK minister rules out joining Europe trade scheme
It comes after the EU’s trade chief says the UK could join a customs union as part of post-Brexit “reset”....
Misbehaving Welsh politicians may face recall vote
Members of the Senedd could face a referendum on their future if they are suspended....
Don’t expand terrorist label, says former anti-terror chief
The ex-Met Assistant Commissioner warns some violent individuals would “revel” in being called terrorists....
Former PM Sunak takes up Oxford and Stanford roles
The jobs are the first the former Conservative leader has taken since he returned to the backbenches....
Offshore wind firms told WWII bomb disposals must be less noisy
The government says the industry must find ways to clear the explosives without disrupting marine life....